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  • Managing periprosthetic fractures between total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA) poses challenges, especially with poor bone health.
  • A case study is presented involving a patient with rheumatoid arthritis and recurrent fractures, where a custom long intramedullary component was used to connect existing THA and TKA implants.
  • The innovative solution provided stability and enabled the patient to fully bear weight, showcasing a viable option for treating such complex fractures.

Article Abstract

Management of periprosthetic fractures between ipsilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA) is difficult, and is further complicated in the setting of poor femoral bone stock. We present a case of supracondylar fracture between THA and long-stemmed TKA femoral components in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis, deficient metaphyseal bone stock, and recurrent fractures. A long custom intramedullary intercalating component was devised to link the well-fixed existing THA stem to a revision distal femoral component. The resulting construct was stable and allowed for full weight-bearing ambulation, representing a useful treatment option in the management of periprosthetic fractures between revision TKA and well-fixed THA.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.knee.2012.11.007DOI Listing

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